Romans 14:19

So, then, the things of peace may we pursue, and the things of building up one another;

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.

In Context

18for he who in these things is serving the Christ, [is] acceptable to God and approved of men.

20for the sake of victuals cast not down the work of God; all things, indeed, [are] pure, but evil [is] to the man who is eating through stumbling.

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Cross References

Psalms 34:14Turn aside from evil and do good, Seek peace and pursue it.

Matthew 5:9'Happy the peacemakers — because they shall be called Sons of God.

Romans 12:18If possible — so far as in you — with all men being in peace;

1 Corinthians 7:15And, if the unbelieving doth separate himself — let him separate himself: the brother or the sister is not under servitude in such [cases], and in peace hath God called us;

1 Corinthians 14:12so also ye, since ye are earnestly desirous of spiritual gifts, for the building up of the assembly seek that ye may abound;

2 Corinthians 12:19Again, think ye that to you we are making defence? before God in Christ do we speak; and the all things, beloved, [are] for your up-building,

Matthew Henry on Romans 14:2-23

Exhortations to Candour; The Dominion of Christ. ( a. d. 58.) 1 Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. 2 For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs. 3 Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath received him. 4 Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand. 5… Read the whole commentary →

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